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China Releases Taiwanese Fishing Boat Captain After 4 Months of Detention
Four other crew members were released earlier after the boat was seized on July 2.
Taiwan’s Envoy Says No Conversation With CCP Leader at APEC
The Taiwanese representative had a lively exchange with U.S. President Joe Biden and invited him to visit the island.
Biden Administration Awards TSMC Arizona $11 Billion to Spur Domestic Chipmaking
The administration has been finalizing awards under the CHIPS and Science Act.
US Announcing Diplomatic Ties With Taiwan Could Trigger End of CCP: Wang Dan
‘Only the U.S. has the power to really defeat the CCP. The way it could do it is quite simple: just announce Taiwan–U.S. diplomatic relations.’
Couple Indicted for Allegedly Accepting Millions From China to Conduct Influence Operations in Taiwan
‘Hostile foreign forces have for a long time taken advantage of our country’s freedom of speech,’ said Taiwanese prosecutors.
Taiwan Businessman to Sue Chinese Officials Who Sanctioned Him Over Political Views
‘Taiwan is in a difficult spot, but we have to work hard. You cannot not do anything,’ Tsao’s lawyer said.
Xi Visits PLA Airborne Force Amid Speculation of Weakened Grip on Power
The Airborne Corps’ core mission is to ‘liberate Taiwan’ as a rapid reaction unit.
CCP Risks Losing Power If a Taiwan Invasion Fails, Says Former US Intelligence Officer
Despite military preparations, a Chinese attack on Taiwan could fail for various reasons, the expert said.
New US Admin Will Continue Long-Standing Support of Taiwan, US Diplomat Says
Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, said the chance of an all-out war across the Taiwan Strait is ‘quite low.’
TSMC Founder Warns About End of Free Trade in Semiconductors
TSMC is a key chip supplier for Apple and recorded $23.5 billion in revenues in the third quarter.
Taiwan Rejects South Africa’s Demand to Move de Facto Embassy From Capital
Taiwan’s foreign ministry said it has protested South Africa’s request while preparing for the ‘worst-case scenario.’
Trump Says He ‘Wouldn’t Have To’ Use Military Force If China Blockades Taiwan
Trump said he would raise tariffs on China-made goods to 150–200 to dissuade Xi from besieging Taiwan.
China’s Military Drills Encircling Taiwan Backfired, Taiwanese Intelligence Chief Says
‘This military pressure operation is irresponsible, disproportionate, and destabilizing,’ the Pentagon stated.
Former President Says Taiwan’s Democracy a Vital Frontline Against Authoritarianism
Tsai Ing-wen visited Prague on Monday, as China conducted large-scale war games off the coast of Taiwan.
President Lai Vows to ‘Protect Democratic Taiwan’ as China Holds Military Exercises Encircling the Island
The U.S. State Department said the Chinese military drills were ‘unwarranted.’
Taiwan Strait Conflict Would Send Shockwaves Through Global Economy: Report
The strait accounted for over a fifth of global maritime trade in 2022, or about $2.45 trillion, according to a new report from CSIS.
CCP Launches ‘Joint Sword-2024B’ Military Drills Around Taiwan
Taiwan’s defense ministry said it will deploy ‘appropriate forces’ to safeguard its sovereignty, and the U.S. said the Chinese drills risked escalation.
